“Being such a one as Paul, the aged…, I appeal to you for my son Onesimus.” Philemon 1:9-10. The apostle Paul, referred to himself as “aged” in today’s text. Some scholars believe Paul was in his late forties or early fifties when he wrote this – certainly not a senior citizen by today’s standards. But […]
“When I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation.” Psalm 71:18 Psalm 71 reminds us of the value of a life well lived and of the worth of lessons learned: Lessons not just for our benefit but also for us to pass along to […]
“Being such a one as Paul, the aged…, I appeal to you for my son Onesimus.” Philemon 1:9-10 The apostle Paul, referred to himself as “aged” in today’s text. Some scholars believe Paul was in his late forties or early fifties when he wrote this – certainly not a senior citizen by today’s standards. But life expectancy […]
“The righteous…shall still bear fruit in old age.” Psalm 92:12,14. Too often, those who have had long life feel sidelined when they reach their later years. Psalm 92 reminds us that no matter how old we are, we can have a fresh and fruitful life. No matter how old we get, we can still be young at […]
“We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” I John 3:2. For those of us who live into old age, the breakdown of our bodies is inevitable. Memory loss and confusion may occur, but when believers receive their glorified bodies at the resurrection, they will be perfect. Even more important, in […]